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This art book contains over 350 color photographs by Marzio Marzot, documenting information on traditional food production systems, scientific details and notes from a journey through one of the world' s outstanding region: the Lake Chad Basin in Africa. It provides an insight into the life and customs of the local farmers, fishermen and pastoralists who foster, maintain and utilize biodiversity in their traditional agricultural systems, thereby deploying the knowledge and techniques that they have accumulated over many centuries. FAO promotes the sharing of experiences and awareness related to the role of rural people in conserving and sustainably using agricultural biodiversity. Building on the local knowledge and social organization of farmers is indispensable. The images in this book are a tribute to the knowledge and work of farmers and their care for the land.
Estamos vivendo um momento paradoxal da nossa história, em especial a brasileira. Muitos eventos marcam este período, desde a catastrófica pandemia da Covid-19, a desconcertante política nacional que vem contrariando a tendência mundial em relação à proteção ambiental e dos povos originários, mas também, pela existência de uma produção inquieta de arte, pesquisa e encontros para a sobrevivência física e cultural. No meio desse emaranhado de acontecimentos nasce o livro digital: Teatro e os povos indígenas – Janelas abertas para a possibilidade, enquanto uma coletânea que reúne diferentes vozes, em torno do fazer teatral dos povos originários. Apesar de haver ainda pouc...
This pocket-sized book is designed to provide up-to-date information for the general paediatrican and paediatric nephrologist, including advice on care of emergencies, chronic disorders and covering common and rare conditions. It is highly relevant for the day-to-day care of patients on the ward or in the outpatient clinic.
This book argues for the primacy of spirituality in the practice of mission. Since God is the primary agent of mission and God works through the power of the Holy Spirit, it is through openness to the Spirit that mission finds its true character and has its authentic impact.
Unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) have become increasingly prevalent in and important to U.S. military operations. Initially serving only as reconnaissance or intelligence platforms, they now carry out such other missions as attacking enemy forces. The swift expansion in their numbers and in the demand for their employment has, however, significantly increased demands on logistics and training systems. The challenge is not simply training system operators but also training operational forces and their commanders to integrate the systems into combat operations. Much of that aspect of training has thus far happened as units employ the systems in actual operations - essentially, on-the-job train...
"Based on a doctoral dissertation submitted to the Australian National University in 1967."